Copenhagen: Roskilde, Frederiksborg & Kronborg Day Tour

Visit the royal castles of Frederiksborg and Kronborg and Denmark’s old capital of Roskilde on an 8.5-hour minibus tour from Copenhagen. Enjoy the scenic landscape of North Sealand and the history of the Vikings at the Viking Ship Museum.

About this activity

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Duration 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.

Live tour guide: English

Pickup included: Wait outside the entrance of your hotel and look for a white minibus. Do not worry if the driver is delayed as this is a result of morning traffic.

Highlights

Delve into the history of Denmark on a scenic tour of royal castles and Viking ships
Soak up the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød
Visit Shakespeare’s Elsinore at Kronborg Castle
See the burial sites of Danish kings and queens at Roskilde Cathedral
Discover old Viking ships and reconstructed models at the Viking Ship Museum

Full description

Enjoy a scenic sightseeing tour of North Sealand on an 8.5-hour excursion from Copenhagen, and visit the royal monuments of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle and the World Heritage site of Roskilde Cathedral. Ideal for those who want to explore further than the city center to see as much as possible of historic Denmark, but are short of time, you will travel in a small group for a more personalized experience. The tour includes time to explore the imposing exteriors and interiors of Frederiksborg and Kronborg castles, the latter set on the banks of the Sund between Denmark and Sweden, and most notable as the site of Elsinore in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Soak up the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, surrounded by a beautiful lake and gardens. The guide will take you to Roskilde to visit Roskilde Cathedral, the burial site of 39 Danish kings and queens, including Ingrid of Sweden, spouse of Denmark’s Frederick IX, father of the current Queen Margrethe II. The last stop on your tour will be the Viking Ship Museum to see rebuilt models and excavated ships from the days when the Vikings rampaged their way – and conquered – much of Western Europe and the North Atlantic. Please note, that between November and March and most of April, the tour does not include a visit to the Cathedral’s interior but rather a walk around the impressive structure and an introduction to the Cathedral’s place in history.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off from the cruise harbor or from most hotels in the inner city
Entrance fees
Transportation
Information brochure
Knowledgeable driver, who will tell you all you need to know about the sites and history of Denmark

Not Include

Lunch (organized at a very nice, but inexpensive, café where you order your own food)
Pickup from hotels near the airport and a few other exceptions

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

The trip involves steep stairs and considerable walking
The tours are done in small groups of a maximum of 16 people
Tours are semi-guided meaning that the guide will drive you to each site and provide all the background information that you need. The guide will walk you around Roskilde Cathedral and Kronborg Castle. At the other sites, you walk around at your own pace
Audio guides are available at Frederiksborg Palace and you can, of course, ask the driver any questions you like. All guides are local academics with a very solid knowledge of the country and its history as well as the details of the sites
Unfortunately, this tour is not suited for people with mobility problems due to the many steep stairs and long walking distances
Please contact the tour operator after booking to confirm pick-up
Pick-ups are offered from most city center hotels. Upon booking, send through your hotel details and request a pick-up